Katsina State Hisbah Board Destroys N60 Million Worth of Alcohol and Drugs in Funtua
The Katsina State Hisbah Board has taken a significant step in its mission to promote good morals by destroying N60 million worth of alcohol and other illegal drugs in Funtua. According to the Hisbah Commander, Dr. Aminu Usman, the board recently seized and destroyed 1,750 crates of alcohol and 33 jerry cans of locally brewed […]
Concerns Over Increasing Attacks and Humiliation of Nigerians Abroad
In recent years, there has been a troubling rise in the attacks and humiliation faced by Nigerians living abroad. As many citizens continue to leave Nigeria due to economic hardships, incidents of maltreatment in foreign countries, including those in Africa, have increased significantly. Reports indicate that over the past seven years, more than 350 Nigerians […]
Appeal Court Dismisses Case Against Tinubu, Fubara,
In a recent ruling, the Appeal Court in Port Harcourt has dismissed an appeal filed by His Highness Anabs Sara-Igbe and nine other plaintiffs against President Bola Tinubu, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and several others. The case was originally brought before the Rivers State High Court, led by Justice Chinwendu Nworgu. The plaintiffs had challenged the […]
NIMASA successfully rescued 19 crew members from the burning Britania U drilling platform in the Niger Delta
On Thursday, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) acted quickly after receiving an emergency signal about the Britania U drilling platform. The vessel was in distress at Ajakpa Field (OML 90), located 10.77 nautical miles south of Forcados Terminal in Delta State, Nigeria. According to NIMASA’s Head of Public Relations, Osagie Edward, all 19 crew […]
“Irish Citizens Voice Concerns Over Nigerian Family’s Relocation to Ireland”
Some Irish citizens have taken to social media platform X to express their displeasure about foreigners moving to Ireland. Their reactions came after seeing a video of a Nigerian family of seven leaving Lagos for Dublin. The family’s father had initially moved to Ireland and was granted asylum. Following this, he brought his wife and […]
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Rise to $35.77 Billion – CBN
Nigeria’s external reserves have increased to $35.77 billion, up from $33.09 billion at the end of 2023. This information comes from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) latest data on the country’s reserve movements. On July 8, Nigeria’s foreign reserves crossed the $35.05 billion mark and continued to rise, reaching $35.77 billion by Thursday. However, […]
Fake News Almost Ended My Marriage – Lai Mohammed
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, recently shared a personal story about how fake news nearly ruined his 40-year marriage. During an event organized by the Mass Communication Department of Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ago-Iwoye on Thursday, July 18, Mohammed opened up about the impact of the false report. The fake news claimed […]
Tinubu Approves New Minimum Wage of N70,000 for Nigerian Workers
President Tinubu has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for Nigerian workers. This significant development was announced during a meeting with leaders from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The approval of this new minimum wage is a crucial step in improving the […]
Federal Government Sets 18 as Minimum Age for University Admissions
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has announced a new policy: students under 18 years old are no longer eligible for admission to universities and other higher learning institutions in Nigeria. This decision was revealed during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The minister explained that the Federal […]
SSANU and NASU Members Clash with Security at Unity Fountain Over Unpaid Salaries
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) have gathered at Unity Fountain in Abuja to protest the non-payment of their salaries for the past four months. The protest is being led by Mohammed Aruna Ibrahim, President of SSANU, and Comrade Peters Adeyemi, General Secretary […]